Don't belong. Dangerous, like you. Can't be controlled. Can't be trusted. Everyone could just go on without me and not have to worry. People could be what they wanted to be. Could be with the people they wanted. Live simple. No secrets.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.

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dcp - May 22, 2025 4:45:20 pm PDT #7382 of 7390
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

I feel like Mormon missionaries always come in pairs.

Well, "generally," yes. [link]

Typically, missionaries work in pairs, called companionships. Sometimes there are more than two missionaries in a companionship but never fewer. And they’re not just companions—they’re roommates too. Companionships exist so missionaries can look out for each other. After all, most missionaries are working in places far from home. Their parents rest easier knowing they’re not out there alone.


Calli - May 22, 2025 4:48:12 pm PDT #7383 of 7390
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Happy birthday, Java Cat!

Congrats to your DH, JenP! I’ll be happy to take that half dose of job~ma, as I was offered a “voluntary” severance deal late last week. I don’t have to decide until July, but I’ve already sent out seven job applications, had one interview, and got turned down for a different position.


brenda m - May 22, 2025 4:49:21 pm PDT #7384 of 7390
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Oh that sucks Calli. But I hope something awesome pops up right away.


DavidS - May 22, 2025 4:54:28 pm PDT #7385 of 7390
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Great news, JenP!

Matilda and I are in Manhattan! We got up at 3:30am for our flight and it wasn't direct, and both legs of it were delayed so we're really frickin' tired.

On the plus side, I watched Man From U.N.C.L.E. (Cavill / Cannibal version) again on the flight and it was just as stylish and cool and well made as I remembered.

Then I watched A Complete Unknown which I enjoyed despite some of its factual liberties.


-t - May 22, 2025 4:57:58 pm PDT #7386 of 7390
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Job~ma continuing your way, Calli! That's kind of nice you have time to decide. It would be really nice if you had the next thing lined up by then!


Jesse - May 22, 2025 6:24:12 pm PDT #7387 of 7390
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Good news, Jen! And good luck, Calli.


meara - May 22, 2025 6:29:20 pm PDT #7388 of 7390

My nap felt really nice but now I am nauseous and headachey. Do not like. May be related to poor hungry choices after I woke up, and lack of caffeine, but either way, not happy.


JenP - May 22, 2025 6:56:24 pm PDT #7389 of 7390

Thanks, all!

Ugh, hope you feel better, meara.

Yay, Manhattan! Enjoy.

Calli, I hope you get something soon and can take the severance with a new job ready in the wings.


Consuela - May 22, 2025 10:21:50 pm PDT #7390 of 7390
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Jobma to all who need it!

I went into SF for dinner & some tv (OFMD) with friends, and it's shocking to realize I used to do this every week. It's such an exhausting hassle! OTOH I left the Tornado out of her crate and she appears to not have destroyed anything. So, baby steps for her.

Work is just busting my ass and I have a problem.

Who here is an ADA expert? I have an employee who should get a reasonable accommodation for not returning to office, but his doctor is an asshole and signed the form saying he doesn't have a disability. Can my employee get another opinion? The agency would like to see more documentation than just me saying the accommodataion is appropriate, if you catch my drift. But if he doesn't get it, I fear we will lose him...


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